Solve Inertia & Rotation Homework - Value of g = 10ms^2

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The discussion centers on solving a physics homework problem related to inertia and rotation, where the value of g is set at 10 m/s². The user attempts to calculate angular acceleration and finds discrepancies in their results compared to the provided answer. Key issues identified include the incorrect assumption that torque is generated by the weight of the hanging mass rather than the tension in the string. Participants suggest using energy considerations as an alternative method for solving the problem. The conversation emphasizes the importance of accurately understanding the forces at play in rotational dynamics.
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Homework Statement


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Value of g = ## \small \rm 10~ms^{-2}##
Inertia of the individual square lamina = ## \rm \small \frac{1}{12}mr^2 ~kgm^{2}##

The Attempt at a Solution


$$\ C=Ia$$
$$\ Moment~of~Weight~of~Particle=1.594a$$
$$\ 0.3*2g=1.594a$$
$$\ 6=1.594a$$
$$\ a=3.764$$
$$\ \omega^2 = 2a\theta$$
$$\ \omega^2 = 2*3.764*2*\pi$$
$$\ \omega^2 = 47.3$$
$$\ \omega = 6.88$$
However the answer given is ## \small \rm 6.52 ~rads^{-1}##
Can somebody please check my working and show me the flaw in my method?
There is also a method to solve this using energy consideration. Can somebody show me that method?
 
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The force that creates the torque on the combined lamina is not the weight of the particle on the end of the string.

You might consider an alternate approach using energy concepts.
 
Faiq said:
Can somebody please check my working and show me the flaw in my method?
The flaw in your reasoning is that you assumed that the torque is generated by the hanging weight not by the tension in the string. The tension is less than mg otherwise the hanging mass would not accelerate down.

On edit: Apologies for repeating TSny's comment.
 
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kuruman said:
The flaw in your reasoning is that you assumed that the torque is generated by the hanging weight not by the tension in the string. The tension is less than mg otherwise the hanging mass would not accelerate down.
So is there a way to calculate the tension?
 
TSny said:
The force that creates the torque on the combined lamina is not the weight of the particle on the end of the string.

You might consider an alternate approach using energy concepts.
This was given in response to this question.
" An alternative valid approach which was also seen is to relate the net force and the couple acting on the particle and the lamina to their linear and rotational acceleration respectively."
 
Nevermind
Got it.
 
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